Corporate Development Analyst

What You'll Do
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Development Analyst to support our Corporate Development team in sourcing, evaluating and executing acquisitions.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional with 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, private equity, public accounting or consulting who wants broader, hands-on exposure to the full M&A lifecycle, from origination through close.

This role reports to the Director, Corporate Development.

 

Market Research & Target Identification


* Conduct proprietary research and leverage secondary research to identify potential acquisition targets across defined capabilities, industries and geographies.


* Build and maintain target lists using databases, industry reports and other research tools.

Proactive Outreach


* Draft outreach emails and messages to prospective companies.


* Support coordination of initial calls and meetings with targets.

Financial Analysis & Modeling


* Build, update and maintain financial models and other quantitative analyses under the guidance of senior team members.


* Prepare summary profiles of target companies, including financial metrics, strategic fit, benefits and risks.


* Support valuation and transaction evaluation work.

Transaction Support & Due Diligence


* Support cross-functional due diligence by coordinating requests, tracking workstreams and organizing findings.


* Organize and manage virtual data rooms and diligence request lists.


* Help draft investment theses and summarize diligence findings for leadership review.


* Assist with transaction materials, including offer documents, process trackers and internal approval documents.


* Support closing activities and early integration planning.

Data Management & Reporting


* Track outreach activity, deal status and responses in Salesforce CRM.


* Maintain accurate records of company profiles, contact details and engagement status.


* Support preparation of pipeline reporting.

Strategy & Market Insights


* Monitor industry trends and the competitive landscape.


* Support strategic planning and other growth initiatives through research, data gathering and analysis.

Collaboration


* Work closely with senior team members and firm leadership to refine sourcing strategies and advance active opportunities.


* Partner with service line leaders and functional teams, such as IT, People & Culture and Finance, to support diligence and integration.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or a related field.


* 1-3 years of experience in an analytical environment, such as investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, private equity, public accounting or consulting.


* Working knowledge of fundamental finance and accounting concepts,...